Contact:
Rita Phillips, 1 Endeavour Close,
Tollesbury, Maldon, CM9 8TA
S.S.B.R.
The Society for Sailing Barge Research
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SOURCES OF INFORMATION (Historical/Genealogical Etc) | |
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1.1 NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM. - Port Information gateway 1.3 THAMES BARGE ART 1.5 The Mechanics of a the Thames Sailing Barge. |
1.2. THAMES BARGE 1.4 BARGEMEN Family History of boat & barge workers on the Thames 1.6 WEST MERSEA MUSEUM - Lists barges in the 1916, 1934 & 1938 Merchantile Navy Lists. |
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2.1 AMBO- Association of Model Barge Owners. 2.3 CAMBRIA TRUST 2.5 DAWN SAILING BARGE TRUST 2.7 EAST COAST SAIL TRUST 2.9 THE THAMES SAILING BARGE TRUST 2.11 SOUTH WEST MARITIME HISTORY SOCIETY |
2.2 Blackwater Sailing Barge Match Association 2.4 The CIRDAN Trust 2.6 THE DOLPHIN Sailing Barge Museum Trust 2.8 The Kentish Sail Association 2.10 The Humber Keel & Sloop Preservation Society 2.12 THE NORFOLK WHERRY TRUST |
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| 3 | TRADE ASSOCIATIONS | |
| 3.1 The Sailing Barge Association | 3.2 The Association of Bargemen | |
| 4 | COMMERCIAL OPERATORS | |
| 4.1 Cooks Barge Yard (Barge Heratige Centre) | ||
| 5 | CHARTER BARGES | |
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5.1. ALICE 5.3 EDME 5.5 HYDROGEN,THISTLE,REMINDER 5.7 KITTY 5.9 VICTOR 5.11 CRAFT IN ST KATHARINES |
5.2 CABBY 5.4 GRETA 5.6 IRONSIDES, LADY DAPHNE 5.8 MIROSA 5.10. WYVENHOE 5.12 CRAFT IN WEST INDIA DOCKS |
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| 6 | MARINE ART | |
| 6.1 The Barge Paintings of Michael Land | ||
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7.1 Royal Gunpowder Mills (Waltham Abbey) 7.3 PHYLLIS the story behind the Humber Sloop PHYLLIS
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7.2 SPIDER T the
renovation of a 1924 Humber sloop.
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1. SOURCES OF INFORMATION (Historical/Genealogical Etc)
1.1 NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM (PORT Maritime information Gateway)
Developed by the National Maritime Museum "PORT" is an online catalogue of maritime related Internet resources. Every source has been selected and described a librarian or subject specialist. Services and materials developed by the Museum' Centre for Research are also available on this site.
1.2 THAMES BARGE
An interesting site developed by SSBR member David Renouf. Packed with interesting information about the Thames Sailing Barge.
1.3 THAMES BARGE ART
This site has an interesting array of Thames Barge information as well of details of Barge art for sale.
http://www.thames-barge-art.co.uk
1.4 BARGEMEN
This site provides Family history information on the boat and barge workers on the Thames including videos of some of the races.
1.5 THE MECHANICS OF THE THAMES SAILING BARGE.
This site gives full details of how a barge sails, how the sails are set & furled etc. the functions of the rigging & associated equipment etc.
1.6 WEST MERSEA MUSEUM.
This site lists the barges mentioned in the Merchant Navy Lists for 1916, 1934 & 1938.
http://www.merseamuseum.org.uk/mmbarges.php
2. VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS
2.1 ASSOCIATION OF MODEL BARGE OWNERS (AMBO)
AMBO aims to foster model barge building, act as a forum for owners
exchange of knowledge and information about barges, building techniques
and organise events where members may meet in a friendly and informal
atmosphere
Contact : TBA
email: modelbarges@aol.com
2.2
BLACKWATER SAILING BARGE MATCH ASSOCIATION
Organise the Blackwater Match, and an annual fund raising exhibition.
They also screen cinefilm of the matches and circulate a
newsletter. Chairman Mrs.Jackie Lewis,
Contact the Hon.Secretary, Mrs.Pat Boss "Crosstrees" The
Downs, Maldon,Essex, CM9 7HR. Phone 01621.851147
2.3 CAMBRIA TRUST
The project to get Cambria back under sail in trading condition has the
primary aim to ensure that an example of the Thames Sailing Barge is regularly
open to public view and can also be sailed on occasions. Currently under
restoration at Faversham. The Trust is a
registered Charity.
Contact Basil Brambleby, 32,Pilgrims Way, Cuxton,Kent,
ME2`1LG. Phone 01634.710.721
2.4
THE CIRDAN TRUST
The Charitable Trust was formed in 1982 to enable groups of young people
from Churches, schools and youth organisations to experience the excitement
and adventure of sailing together in large vessels. Its charter prices
are subsidised so that less well of members of our society can take advantage
of the Trust's resources. Funds are raised by donations,
sponsorship and letting the vessels for commercial hire particularly for
holiday charters. As well as the bowsprit barge XYLONITE the Trust own the
converted Baltic trader QUEEN GALADRIEL.
Contact The Executive Officer, Nick Back,
Fullbridge Wharf, Maldon, CM9 7LE; Phone 01621.851433
2.5
THE DAWN SAILING BARGE TRUST 1999
Formed in 1996 by Gordon Swift, Dick Townsend and Terry Turbin the Trust
aquired the Dawn following the closure of the Passmore Edwards Museum and
brought her to Maldon for restoration with the aid of grants and lottery
funding.
Contact Roger Elton, 4,Broad Street, Harleston, Norfolk,
IP20`9AZ, Phone 01379.398.357
http://www.dawntrust.org.uk
2.6
DOLPHIN SAILING BARGE MUSEUM TRUST
The Charitable Trust was formed by members of the Society for Spritsail
Barge Research in 1969 as an independent organisation to set up a Museum and
manage the former barge repair yard of cement and brick maker Charles Burley
as a working yard for barge owners.
Dating from the 1880's the yard off Crown Quay Lane, Sittingbourne, was closed
in 1965 and fell derelict. After considerable repair to the buildings and
dredging the inlet, the museum was opened to the Public in 1970.
The Museum, closed in 2005 following a notice to quit was served by the then
owners Supreme Concrete. The artefacts and exhibits have been put into
storage until such a time that new premises can be found.
Contact: Clive Reader, Chairman of Trustees.
View: http://
www.thamesbarges.org.uk/barges/charter/dolphinyard.html and http:/
www.kent-museums.org.uk/dolphin/home.html.
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EAST COAST SAIL TRUST
The Charitable Trust has been working with children since 1966 and is
overseen by its management committee.
It¹s object is to maintain THALATTA in first class sea-going order for
the benefit of young people from all walks of life. Members of the crew
of the barge undertake routine maintenance to minimise expensive shipyard
bills. The barge operates between Orfordness and the North Foreland from
1st April and 30th September each year and cruises normally last for five days
from Maldon. Most schools are able to raise the full cost of
sailing for a party of 12 youngsters and a teacher or leader but youngsters
from deprived back-grounds who need a subsidy can usually be catered for.
2.8 KENTISH SAIL ASSOCIATION
Organise the Swale Smack and Sailing Barge Match, arrange social evenings
for members, circulate a news-letter and also raise money to get
youngsters afloat.
Contact for Details of the Association, The Membership Secretary,
Lynn East, 20 Waterside Close, Faversham, Kent. ME13 7AU Tel: 01795 532649 . Web Site: www.kentishsail.org
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THAMES SAILING BARGE TRUST
Founded in 1948 as the Thames Barge Club to enable members to sail in vessels from the last British
traditional sailing cargo carrying fleet. It was reformed on the 1st
May, 2003 with an object of attaining charitable status and be entitled to
seek funds to maintain its barges.
The
Trust now owns two
spritsail barges, PUDGE (built 1922) and CENTAUR (built 1895) their cargo
holds converted into spacious cruising accommodation. and the lighter
SAILORMAN berthed at Maldon on which winter work parties are based. The cost of
maintaining the barges is raised through an annual members fee, sailing fees
and fund raising activities.
The Trust organises weekend sailings from ports around the estuary including
Maldon, Ipswich, Hoo near Rochester and London. The barges are also available
for self catering charters for longer periods. with the Trust providing the
Crew. Sailing/Chartering is available to any member of the public as
well as members of the trust. General Enquiries by post to The Hon.
Secretary,
Gareth Jones
Thames Sailing Barge Trust,
8 Birch Close, Ely,
Cambs CB7 4TJ.
email:
secretary@bargetrust.org
or
hhel@btconnect.com.
For
details of the TSBT Magazine "Spritsail" see 'Publications'
Page under "Non Society Publications".
2.10 THE HUMBER KEEL AND SLOOP PRESERVATION SOCIETY.
The aim of the society is to introduce you to the river Humber’s uniquely evolved sailing barges, the Humber keel and the Humber sloop. The Society’s has two ships- the keel Comrade, and the sloop Amy Howson, that are the focus of our members’ interest and activities.
Humber keels and sloops are part of Britain’s maritime and industrial heritage: As part of the national collection of historic vessels, Comrade and Amy Howson are rare surviving examples of the two types of craft specifically designed and rigged to sail the canals, rivers and estuarial waters of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire efficiently.
2.11 SOUTH WEST MARITIME HISTORY SOCIETY
Based in South West England, we encourage interest in all aspects of maritime history and promote research in these fields, leading where possible to the publication of the results of such studies.
http://www.swmaritime.org.uk/index.php
2.12 NORFOLK WHERRY TRUST
Dedicated to preserving the Wherry "Albion" since 1949 when the charitable trust to rescue a Norfolk Wherry was formed, a dedicated band of volunteers has kept her in work, either carrying cargo, or latterly, carrying passengers. It is vital that she earns her living as it is the income from chartering, coupled with the generosity of our membership and supporters, which pays for her expensive and never ending upkeep.
3.1 THE SAILING BARGE ASSOCIATION
The Association was formed to establish a definitive status for the
sailing barge fleet for recognition by Government Departments, River, Sports
and other similar authorities to promote standards of safety and conduct for
the operation of sailing barges, a forum for discussion and consultation on
any matter concerned with the ownership and operation of sailing barges.
Membership is open to all sailing barge owners with associate membership
for individuals.
Chairman Peter Dodds, "The Iron Wharf", Faversham, Kent,
ME13 7BT
Contact The Secretary, Frank Morris, PO Box
5191 Bournemouth, BH1 3WZ http://www.sailingbargeassociation.co.uk
email: sba@ffbs.co.uk.
3.2 THE ASSOCIATION OF BARGEMEN
The Association was born at a meeting of skippers mates and crew members
at Faversham in February, 1981 to further the cause of the sailing barge and
the preservation of the knowledge traditions and camaraderie which had grown
up over the centuries. The Association offers help and encouragement to
all crew members and mates who wish to progress towards a Masters Ticket which
it administers together with the Sailing Barge Association for the Department
of Transport. The Association arranges social meetings and circulates a
newsletter.
Contact c/o David Patient, Fullbridge Wharf, Maldon, Essex.
Tel. 01621.859.690 or
The Administrative Secretary, Christine Lawrence, 7,Albert Street, Whitstable,
Kent, CT5 1HP. Phone. 01227.265.568
4. COMMERCIAL OPERATORS
4.1 COOKS BARGE YARD (Thames Barge Heritage Centre)
on board S.B. Glenway, the Hythe, Maldon,
Open Good Friday to 30th September. Wednesdays & Sundays11.00 am - 5 pm.
Winter weekends Sunday 12.00 -4 pm.
Admission: Adults £2.50 Children & concessions £1.50
view http: www.cooksbargeyard.co.uk
5. CHARTER BARGES
5.1 ALICE For charter sailing contact
Looking Glass Charters
5.2 CABBY Day sailing from may be arranged through Andrea Greig, Marine Events Management at 122 High Street, Maldon, Essex. Telephone 01621.843.222
5.3 EDME Day sailings from Brightlingsea. For details of all charter trips contact Jane Harman at St Osyth Boatyard on 01255 820005 or
Email:
janeharman@toosey30.freeserve.co.uk
5.4 GRETA Day sailings, weekends or week charters & static
Functions from Whitstable Harbour. or port of your choice. Contact Steven
Norris, Standard Quay, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7BS. Phone
0411.657.919 or 01795.534.541
http://www.thamesbarges.co.uk
5.5 HYDROGEN, THISTLE, REMINDER and REPERTOR, Topsail Charters¹ arrange
sailings on the Blackwater, Thames and Orwell. Contact, Stephanie
Valentine; Cooks Yard, The Hythe, Maldon, Essex, CM9`5HN Phone
01621.857.567 - http://www.top-sail.co.uk
5.6 IRONSIDES, WILL and OTHER BARGES & TALL SHIPS sailing from London, Cowes, Maldon
and other bases. Contact Mark Tower at Topsail Events - 82 Marine Parade,
Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1AJ, Phone 01273.878.121
http://www.topsailevents.co.uk
5.7 KITTY Day Sailing and static charters from Maldon may
be arranged through
Roger Marriott, S.B.Kitty Ltd. Lonsdale House, 7 – 9 Lonsdale Gardens,
Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1NU Phone 01892 501079 or mobile 07767783237.
5.8 MIROSA Day sailing and company promotion charters may be arranged
through Peter Dodds, of " The Iron Wharf", Faversham,
Kent, ME13 7BT. Phone. 01795.537.122 or evenings
01622.859.362
5.9 VICTOR Chartering in the Solent out of Haslar Marina contact Nick
Briggs, The Gote Cottage, Streat, Nr.Hassocks, E.Sussex, BN6 8RZ.
Phone 01273.891.111
5.10 WYVENHOE Charisma Consultants Ltd. S.B.
Wyvenhoe c/o St.Katharines Haven, 50, St.Katharines Way, London,
E1W 1LA Phone No. 07802 362973 http://www.wyvenhoe.co.uk
Email: sbwyvenhoe@btinternet.com
Chartering on the East Coast. see Web Site for details. 10% reduction for SSBR Members..
5.11 Craft in St.Katharines by the Tower may be contacted through the
Harbourmasters Office St.Katharines Haven Ltd. 50, St.Katharines Way, London
E1 9LB Phone. 020.7488.0555 ext.5312
5.12 Craft in West India Docks may be contacted through British
Waterways, Marine Office, West India Dock, 420,Manchester Road, E.14 9ST,
Phone 020.7515.1046
6. MARINE ART
6.1 THE BARGE PAINTINGS OF MICHAEL LAND In oils, acrylics and watercolours.
Email: michael@casmawllan.screaming.net
View: http://www.thames-barge-art.co.uk
7. OTHER PLACES / SITES OF INTEREST
7.1 ROYAL GUNPOWDER MILLS (Waltham Abbey)
Set in 175 acres of parkland, the 21 widely spread buildings of historical importance are connected by 5 miles of navigable canals. The site was started some 300 years ago as a factory for producing gunpowder for use by England's military and had been the centre of scientific research until its closure in 1991.Once served by sailing barges via the River Lea.
Open weekends and Bank Holidays from the end of April to the end of September (Last entry 3.30pm.)
ROYAL GUNPOWDER MILLS, BEAULIEU DRIVE, WALTHAM ABBEY, ESSEX, EN9 1JY. Tel: 01992 707370.
View: www.royalgunpowdermills.com
7.2 SPIDER T
A site dedicated to the restoration of a 1924 Humber Sloop.
View: http:// www.SpiderT.co.uk
7.3 PHYLLIS
A site dedicated to the 1907 Humber Sloop PHYLLIS.
View: www.sloopphyllis.com
8. TIDE TABLES
View: http://www.digiserve.co.uk
Updated 03/02/2013